Rotary Wing Aviation
Abstract
This project provides for the development, rapid prototyping, demonstration, and integration of current and maturing technologies for Special Operations Forces (SOF)-unique rotary wing aviation and training requirements. This project includes modifications to Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) avionics and weapons systems to counter rapidly emerging threats, address cyber security, improve lethality and enhance aircraft self-protection in contested environments. Rotary wing aircraft supported by this project include: MH-60M, MH-47G, and A/MH-6M. These aircraft provide aviation support to SOF in worldwide contingency operations and low-intensity conflicts. They must be capable of rapid deployment, undetected penetration of hostile areas, and operations at extended ranges under adverse weather conditions to infiltrate, provide logistics for, reinforce, and extract SOF. The anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) threat is characterized by an extensive and sophisticated ground based air defense system and an upgraded air-to-air capability targeted against helicopters. When possible, Middle-Tier Acquisition (2016 NDAA Section 804) may be used to accommodate rapid prototyping in the above projects to develop, demonstrate and evaluate residual operational capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- D615_1160403BB_7_0400_PB_2020
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